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Freestone County discusses new courthouse roof as contractors outline bids and timelines
Summary
Contractors told the Commissioners Court the courthouse roof requires removal to deck and replacement; vendors proposed manufacturer-backed systems, engineers estimated a three-week design timeframe and bids back in about four weeks, and the court discussed using grant funds for the work.
Freestone County Commissioners heard a lengthy presentation from two roofing firms and discussed whether to replace the courthouse roof now or wait until a planned interior restoration.
Contractors visiting the courthouse described a deteriorated roofing system that must be removed down to the structural wood deck. One vendor described the current roof as a recovered roof that cannot simply have another layer applied: "By code, we can't put a roof over top of it. Again, it's gotta come off of the deck." A second contractor…
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